Second Wave Feminism and the Women&#039;s Movement

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Second Wave Feminism & the Women's MovementTable of Contents Page: The Women's MovementPage: Second Wave StationsObjectiveI will analyze the Women's movement OpenerAre women equal to men in our society? Why or why not?Second Wave Feminism & Women's Movement(1960s-1970s)First Wave Feminism-Women gain the right to vote & property rights, which is political equalitySecond Wave Feminism-Women trying to achieve social & economic equality-"The problem that has no name" -Women discontent with life at home, not satisfied by domestic roles-Women protest to achieve social equality, regardless of sex/gender-Fight for reproductive and sexual freedom as wellVagina Stations "The Second Sex" Let's read & answer the discussion question about "The Second Sex"Effects of the Patriarchy:-Toxic masculinity-Objectification-Firm roles for both genders-Exclusive "spaces" for both gendersPatriarchy - a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.-It effects both genders negativelyModern Sexism + PatriarchySuccesses of Second Wave Feminism-Roe v. Wade-Legalizing abortion for women-Civil Rights Act of 1964-Abolished discrimination based on sex in employmentA Long Way to Go1. Second Wave Feminism 2. Radical Feminism 3. Counter Feminism4. Second Wave AchievementsStation #1:1. Radical Feminism2. Second Wave Achievements3. Counter Feminism 4. Second Wave WritersStation #2:1. Second Wave Writers2. Counter Feminism 3. Second Wave Achievements4. Radical FeminismStation #3:1. Second Wave Achievements2. Radical Feminism 3. Second Wave Writers4. Counter FeminismStation #4:1. Counter Feminism2. Second Wave Writers 3. Radical Feminism4. Second Wave AchievementsHow were feminist movements counter cultural?Discussion!What were the main issues that second wave feminists attempted to address/fix?Discussion!How much progress did Second Wave feminists make?Discussion!Writing PromptDo you think that feminism is still a relevant issue in today's society? Why or why not?In groups of 3-4, you will visit each station. In between stations we will discuss.Divide your paper into four sections: